Willing to gamble on flood insurance uptick in Minnesota
A national flood insurance program offers coverage to 23 Minnesota communities including Austin Rochester and Mankato. So far 492 policies have been sold with most in Mankato and North Mankato. Authorities urge eligible residents to act as the deadline nears and many homeowners risk flooding losses.
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Minnesota
Federal Insurance Administration
Austin
Rochester
Winona
Mankato
North Mankato
Minnesota River
Precedent Set as Municipal Workers Hit Sewage Plants
Victor Riesel reports on the AFL CIO District Council 37 led by Victor Gotbaum mobilizing 120,000 New York city workers to strike by lowering water pressure and shutting sewage plants. The piece argues the action creates a powerful precedent for municipalities, akin to earlier transit strikes during John Lindsay’s 1966 administration, highlighting tensions with city leaders and broader labor impact.
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New York
N.Y
Wall Street
Victor Gotbaum
Finks
Rockefeller
Supreme Court
Gotbaum
Columbia U
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employ
Afl-Cio
Jerry Wurf
Memphis
Atlanta
John Lindsay
Precedent of municipal strikes cripples city services noted
The article depicts a coordinated municipal strike by the Municipal Employes Union and Teamsters Local 237. It details attacks on bridges, water controls, sewage facilities, garbage incinerators, and fire boiler operations, with brief police responses and Army Corps of Engineers intervention. It warns that similar actions could sweep cities nationwide.
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Teamsters
Army Corps of Engineers
Sewate
Gotbaum
Manhattan
Harlem
East
Barbs and Blessings Mark Simple Picnic Spot
The passage notes troubles and blessings in equal measure as a spot for picnics emerges among bosky dell scenes. Old beer cans hint at past gatherings and a rustic, overlooked setting invites quiet enjoyment.
Russian troop cuts unlikely amid NATO rethink
The analysis argues Moscow will not concede major troop withdrawals in East Europe and urges a reassessment of NATO policy. It notes Nixon's openness to arms talks but warns Brezhnev's moves aim to shape a Europe security conference while preserving Soviet influence. It calls for reducing America's share in West Europe's defense and shifting responsibility to Western allies.
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New York
Nea
Washington
Nixon
Moscow
Kremlin
U.S
Europe
Berlin
Middle East
America
Russia
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Hungary
Brezhnev
East Europe
Leonid Brezhnev
Mike Mansfield
Senate
NATO
Atlantic
United States
West Europe
Far East
Germany
Today in History highlights from June 16
Key events on June 16 across history include the 1897 Alaska gold rush news on Bonanza Creek, Harrodsburg's 1774 settlement, Lincoln's 1858 quote on unity, the League of Nations first public meeting in 1920, the 1940 Maginot Line abandonment, 1955 Buenos Aires naval riot, Valentina Tereshkova’s 1963 orbital flight, a 1971 spy accusation at the UN, a 1971 tanker collision in New York harbor, the 1976 freeing of a West German ambassador, and related historical notes.
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Alaska
Bonanza Creek
Kentucky - Harrodsburg
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Council of the
League of Nations
St. James Palace
London
Buenos Aires
Juan Peron
Valentina Tereshkova
Soviet Union
United States
United Nations
Quick Quiz Questions On Snow Crystals And Figures
A set of trivia items covers snow flakes forming tiny six sided crystals with unique patterns, Woodrow Wilson as the first sitting president to meet a pope in 1918, Lyman J. Gage on a rare $15000 Treasury bill from 1897 to 1902, and the bluebird symbolizing happiness.
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U.S
Woodrow Wilson
Benedict
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Power shortages hover as demand grows and plants struggle
A 1960s analysis warns of ongoing power shortages and possible blackouts as demand rises. It notes environmental costs of coal and oil plants, public opposition to nuclear options, and calls for coordinated planning and site selection to balance supply with pollution concerns.
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East
Federal Power Commission
Russell Train
Environment Council
Port Clinton
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Toledo
Shoreham
N.Y
Palisades
Mich
Monticello
Minn
Congress
Don Oakley
Youth voters loom large in 1972 race as first timers rise
The U S Bureau of Census reports about 25 million people under 25 will be eligible to vote next year. Some 11 million aged 18 to 21 will be enfranchised for the first time, making this youthful bloc larger than ever and potentially the swing vote in a close presidential contest. Washington debates how candidates might appeal to this sizable group.
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U.S. Bureau of Census
Washington
Postal Service promises 24 hour city delivery
Milwa ukee Journal notes the new Postal Service plans 24 hour service for major cities within 600 miles, arguing that jet travel and automation outpace the mail but highlighting calls to restore earlier 50 year performance levels. The piece recalls 1918 airmail from Washington to New York and 1924 24 hour transcontinental mail.
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Washington
D.C
New York
Milwaukee Journal
Quotations and subscription notice from Austin Daily
The notice presents a religious quotation from Matthew 6 1 and Lavater, then lists mailing and subscription rates for the Austin Minnesota newspaper. It includes publisher and editor names, address, and mail delivery zones with prices for weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions in various zones.
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Austin
Minnesota
Minn
United
A.P.O
F.P.O
Turn Back the Clock Promotes Danish Brotherhood Picnic
A two day state convention of the Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood of America closed with a Sunday picnic and program at Todd Park drawing Austin delegates from across Minnesota. The event highlighted cultural activities and community gathering.
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Todd Park
Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood of America
Austin
Minnesota
Austin Tennis Club
Albert Lea
State Park
East Side
Insurance hits high end cars driving up purchase costs
A decade study by the American Mutual Insurance Alliance shows auto claims and front end repairs rising sharply. High powered cars face higher collision repair costs and insurance premiums, with 10 to 50 percent more on such models. Conservative cars remain safest option for buyers.
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Richard Pratt
American Mutual Insurance Alliance
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Austin Daily Herald
By Victor Riesel
Gotoaum
Albany
NEA, Inc
Orr
Little League
By Leon Dennen
Mansfield
THE
Associated Press
New York Harbor
Ehrenfried von Holleben
Rio de Janeiro
Matthew
Johann K. Lavater
J. Knox
Thomas J. Koeck
Austin Area
U.S. Airforce
Civil Air Patrol
Frederick J. Smith
Adams
United States Military Academy
West Point
Corps of Cadets
Austin Moose
Moose
Morey’s Bar Club
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